News archives
September
UOIT features research related to Canada’s seniors
September 29, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) highlights National Seniors Day, which celebrates senior citizens for the valuable contributions they have made to Canadian communities, workplaces and society.
UOIT students engage in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
September 29, 2014
As part of the 20th-annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, members of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Blue Team came together on September 27 to clean Oshawa Creek shorelines of potentially harmful litter.
Forensic Science researcher presents at training meeting for Manitoba criminal defence lawyers
September 29, 2014
On September 18, Dr. Cecilia Hageman, Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Director of the Forensic Science program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology attended the annual training meeting of the Manitoba Criminal Defence Lawyers Association. The event was held at the Winnipeg Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
UOIT’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science awarded Silver Certification by PACE
September 26, 2014
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology has been awarded one of the highest levels of international recognition by the Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE).
Leading ecotoxicologist presents 2014 Romanowski Lecture at UOIT
September 26, 2014
Faculty, staff, students and community members gathered at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) on September 17 to hear one of Canada’s leading ecotoxicologists tell the story of how he discovered a harmful chemical in the environment – and ultimately had it banned from further use.
Government of Canada Celebrates Opening of UOIT-Baagwating Indigenous Centre
September 26, 2014
Government of Canada Celebrates Opening of UOIT-Baagwating Indigenous Centre
New U-Pass sticker availability
September 25, 2014
For those students who have not yet obtained their 2014-2015 U-Pass sticker, the Campus ID Services office confirms new stickers will be available at the following times:
UOIT unveils modern new booth at Ontario Universities’ Fair
September 25, 2014
Tens of thousands of prospective university students were the first to see the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) new image September 19 to 21 at the annual Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF).
UOIT congratulates Dr. Leo Groarke on his installation as President of Trent University
September 22, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) salutes Dr. Leo Groarke on the occasion of his installation as Trent University’s eighth President and Vice-Chancellor.
Engineering researcher among most highly cited in world
September 22, 2014
Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, has been included in the 2014 list of Highly Cited Researchers (HCR), which represents some of world’s leading scientific minds.
Electronic delivery and interlibrary loans
September 22, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Campus Library’s Interlibrary Loan Department is now offering the electronic delivery (e-delivery) of articles and/or book chapters, when available.
UOIT enrolment surpasses 10,000 students
September 19, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has reached another all-time enrolment high for the 2014-2015 academic year, surpassing an undergraduate and graduate student enrolment of more than 10,000.
Report on national student loans program released
September 18, 2014
The Government of Canada has published the Canada Student Loans Program (CSLP) Annual Report for 2012-2013.
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with incident at north Oshawa location
September 18, 2014
UPDATE: Thursday, September 18, 2014 – 2:30 p.m.
On-campus debate for Oshawa mayoral candidates September 23
September 17, 2014
In an effort to bring the election process directly to students, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), Durham College (DC) and Trent University will co-host a City of Oshawa mayoral candidate debate on Tuesday, September 23.
UOIT researcher Dr. Isabel Pedersen named to prestigious national society
September 16, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology congratulates Dr. Isabel Pedersen, Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Digital Life, Media and Culture, who has been named one of the inaugural 91 members of the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
UOIT women’s soccer team now among Canada’s top 10
September 16, 2014
For the first time in the history of the varsity athletics program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), one of the Ridgeback teams has made it to the top 10 in the national rankings.
Phase 2 of the Campus Master Plan begins
September 16, 2014
In addition to sharing a campus in north Oshawa, including many campus spaces and facilities, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) share a commitment to providing students with innovative and rewarding post-secondary education.
Visit UOIT at the 2014 Ontario Universities’ Fair!
September 11, 2014
Curious about what university life will be like at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)? Come visit us at the Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF), September 19 to 21 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario (between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily).
Grace period for U-Pass stickers extended to September 30
September 10, 2014
Due to a delay in the receipt of the full shipment of new U-Pass stickers in the Campus ID office, Durham Region Transit has extended the grace period for the renewal of 2014-2015 U-Pass stickers to Tuesday, September 30. Students who have not yet obtained their new U-Pass sticker can continue to show their current, validated campus ID card when boarding a U-Pass bus route.
Chemicals in the environment: the RSC Romanowski Lecture at UOIT
September 08, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will welcome Dr. John Giesy to campus on Wednesday, September 17 to present the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Romanowski Lecture Series in Environmental Science Solutions.
Ice bucket list: UOIT researcher explores how social media harnesses power of the Internet
September 08, 2014
When history ultimately looks back at 2014, there will undoubtedly be many events the year will be remembered for. One early candidate for a top-20 list might be the social media phenomenon billed as the Ice Bucket Challenge (IBC).
Blood cancer research expert to speak at UOIT September 30
September 08, 2014
The Faculty of Science will welcome Dr. Aaron Schimmer to campus on Tuesday, September 30 to present the seventh-annual Purdue Pharma Canada Distinguished Lecture, entitled: Are we winning the war against blood cancer?
UOIT researcher discusses wearable technologies in The New York Times
September 05, 2014
Dr. Isabel Pedersen, Canada Research Chair in Digital Life, Media and Culture, was recently interviewed for an article on wearable technologies that appeared in The New York Times.
UOIT hosts two energy-related events
September 04, 2014
Engineers and researchers from around the world were recently welcomed to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) for two events: the International Conference on Smart Energy Grid Engineering (SEGE’14) and the Symposium on Plasma and Nuclear Systems (SPANS-2014).
Welcome to UOIT: Orientation 2014
September 02, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is abuzz with activity and fun events as new and returning students arrive on campus for the start of the 2014-2015 academic year. The 2014 Orientation theme is UOIT Olympics – Ignite Your Passion.
